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Among non-pharmacological methods, acupressure is increasingly recognized for its intrapartum benefits; however, further supportive evidence is needed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objectives<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to investigate the effect of spleen 6 point (SP6) acupressure on the severity of labor pain, duration of labor, and women's satisfaction.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A quasi-experimental one-group pretest\u2013posttest design was employed. The intervention was applied to 96 parturient women in a governmental hospital, following specific inclusion criteria. Data were collected using a structured interview questionnaire, a visual analogue pain scale, an observational checklist for labor progress, and a satisfaction assessment tool.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The intensity of labor pain decreased following the application of SP6 acupressure across different stages of cervical dilation. Most participants experienced a shorter duration of both the active phase and second stage of labor compared to standardized references. Additionally, the majority of women reported satisfaction with the intervention.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>SP6 acupressure could appear to be an effective non-pharmacological method for reducing the labor pain and could short the labor duration. 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